GCSE Modern Hebrew Specification Specification for first teaching in 2017

124 Pages·2017·2.61 MB·English

GCSE
MODERN
HEBREW
8678
Specification
For teaching from September 2017 onwards
For GCSE exams in 2019 onwards
Version 1.0 7 March 2017

GCSE Modern Hebrew 8678. GCSE exams June 2019 onwards. Version 1.0 7 March 2017
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Modern Hebrew 5
1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 5
2 Specification at a glance 7
2.1 Subject content 7
2.2 Assessments 7
3 Subject content 11
3.1 Themes 11
3.2 Scope of study 12
3.3 Grammar 13
3.4 Communication strategies 18
3.5 Vocabulary 22
4 Scheme of assessment 97
4.1 Aims and learning outcomes 97
4.2 Assessment objectives 97
4.3 Assessment weightings 98
4.4 Paper 1: Listening 99
4.5 Paper 2: Speaking 99
4.6 Paper 3: Reading 101
4.7 Paper 4: Writing 102
4.8 Assessment criteria 103
5 General administration 121
5.1 Entries and codes 121
5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 121
5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 121
5.4 Re-sits and shelf life 122
5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 122
5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 122
5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 123
5.8 Private candidates 123
Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration 3
Are you using the latest version of this specification?
• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at
aqa.org.uk/8678
• We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification.
4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration
GCSE Modern Hebrew 8678. GCSE exams June 2019 onwards. Version 1.0 7 March 2017
1 Introduction
1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Modern Hebrew
A specification designed for you and your students
We’ve worked with a range of teachers to create this specification. We have focussed on ensuring
that our assessments are clear, accessible and discriminate effectively.
Our objective is to enable students of all abilities to develop their Modern Hebrew language skills to
their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge to communicate in a variety of contexts with
confidence.
Languages for life
At AQA we're passionate about the benefits that learning a language can bring. We strongly
believe in languages as a skill for life and something students should enjoy and find rewarding.
We know you want a specification which you can enjoy teaching, and one which expands your
students' cultural knowledge whilst developing their language skills.
We are confident our assessments will deliver the right results for your students. We want to help
you to attract students of all abilities to languages and to deliver the assessments and results you
and your students deserve.
You can find out about all our Modern Hebrew qualifications at aqa.org.uk/languages
1.2 Support and resources to help you teach
We’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help
you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.
1.2.1 Teaching resources
Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 to see all our teaching resources. They include:
• sample schemes of work and lesson plans to help you plan your course with confidence
• training courses to help you deliver AQA Modern Hebrew qualifications
• subject expertise courses for all teachers, from newly qualified teachers who are just getting
started to experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration.
Preparing for exams
Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for everything you need to prepare for our exams, including:
• past papers, mark schemes and examiners’ reports
• specimen papers and mark schemes for new courses
• Exampro: a searchable bank of past AQA exam questions
• example student answers with examiner commentaries.
Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration 5
Analyse your students' results with Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA)
Find out which questions were the most challenging, how the results compare to previous years
and where your students need to improve. ERA, our free online results analysis tool, will help you
see where to focus your teaching. Register at aqa.org.uk/era
For information about results, including maintaining standards over time, grade boundaries and our
post-results services, visit aqa.org.uk/results
Keep your skills up-to-date with professional development
Wherever you are in your career, there’s always something new to learn. As well as subject
specific training, we offer a range of courses to help boost your skills.
• Improve your teaching skills in areas including differentiation, teaching literacy and meeting
Ofsted requirements.
• Prepare for a new role with our leadership and management courses.
You can attend a course at venues around the country, in your school or online – whatever suits
your needs and availability. Find out more at coursesandevents.aqa.org.uk
Help and support
Visit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at aqa.org.uk/8678
If you'd like us to share news and information about this qualification, sign up for emails and
updates at aqa.org.uk/from-2017
Alternatively, you can call or email our subject team direct.
E: [email protected]
T: 01423 534 381
6 Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration
GCSE Modern Hebrew 8678. GCSE exams June 2019 onwards. Version 1.0 7 March 2017
2 Specification at a glance
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the
course.
2.1 Subject content
Students study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based:
Theme 1: Identity and culture (page 11)
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest (page 11)
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment (page 12)
2.2 Assessments
GCSE Modern Hebrew has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9).
Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in
the same series.
Paper 1: Listening
What's assessed
Understanding and responding to different types of spoken language.
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 35 minutes (Foundation Tier), 45 minutes (Higher Tier)
• 40 marks (Foundation Tier), 50 marks (Higher Tier)
• 25% of GCSE
(Each exam includes 5 minutes’ reading time of the question paper before the listening stimulus
is played.)
Questions
Foundation Tier and Higher Tier
• Section A – questions in English, to be answered in English or non-verbally.
• Section B – questions in Modern Hebrew, to be answered in Modern Hebrew or non-verbally.
Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration 7
Paper 2: Speaking
What's assessed
Communicating and interacting effectively in speech for a variety of purposes.
How it's assessed
• Non-exam assessment
• 7–9 minutes (Foundation Tier) + preparation time
• 10–12 minutes (Higher Tier) + preparation time
• 60 marks (for each of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier)
• 25% of GCSE
Questions
Foundation Tier and Higher Tier
The format is the same at Foundation Tier and Higher Tier, but with different stimulus questions
for the Photo card and different stimulus materials for the Role-play. The timings are different too:
• Role-play – 15 marks (2 minutes at Foundation Tier; 2 minutes at Higher Tier)
• Photo card – 15 marks (2 minutes at Foundation Tier; 3 minutes at Higher Tier)
• General conversation – 30 marks (3–5 minutes at Foundation Tier; 5–7 minutes at Higher Tier)
Paper 3: Reading
What's assessed
Understanding and responding to different types of written language.
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 45 minutes (Foundation Tier), 1 hour (Higher Tier)
• 60 marks (for each of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier)
• 25% of GCSE
Questions
Foundation Tier and Higher Tier
• Section A – questions in English, to be answered in English or non-verbally.
• Section B – questions in Modern Hebrew, to be answered in Modern Hebrew or non-verbally.
• Section C – translation from Modern Hebrew into English (a minimum of 35 words for
Foundation Tier and 50 words for Higher Tier).
8 Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration
GCSE Modern Hebrew 8678. GCSE exams June 2019 onwards. Version 1.0 7 March 2017
Paper 4: Writing
What's assessed
Communicating effectively in writing for a variety of purposes.
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 1 hour (Foundation Tier), 1 hour 15 minutes (Higher Tier)
• 50 marks at Foundation Tier and 60 marks at Higher Tier
• 25% of GCSE
Questions
Foundation Tier
• Question 1 – message (student produces four sentences in response to a photo) – 8 marks.
• Question 2 – short passage (student writes a piece of continuous text in response to four brief
bullet points, approximately 40 words in total) – 16 marks.
• Question 3 – translation from English into Modern Hebrew (minimum 35 words) – 10 marks.
• Question 4 – structured writing task (student responds to four compulsory detailed bullet
points, producing approximately 90 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 16
marks.
Higher Tier
• Question 1 – structured writing task (student responds to four compulsory detailed bullet
points, producing approximately 90 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 16
marks.
• Question 2 – open-ended writing task (student responds to two compulsory detailed bullet
points, producing approximately 150 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 32
marks.
• Question 3 – translation from English into Modern Hebrew (minimum 50 words) – 12 marks.
Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration 9
10 Visit aqa.org.uk/8678 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration